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anterior cruciate liagment of the knee (ACL)
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connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee.
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rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet.
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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain.
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temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
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the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone
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dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry--a test of bone density (DEXA)
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bone density test
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electromyography (EMG)
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process of recording muscle contractions
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intramuscular (IM)
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intramuscular (IM) type of parenteral injection
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thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12)
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bone in the back that are connected to ribs.
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug--often prescribed to treat joint disorders (NSAID)
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Medication that treats inflammatory conditions.
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
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a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve.
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